lastminute.com London Eye Tickets

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A visit to England’s capital would not be complete without a ride on the world-famous lastminute.com London Eye. Enjoy unforgettable 360-degree views of London’s iconic skyline and see top attractions like Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and much more!

Our guide to lastminute.com London Eye Tickets

Situated on the South Bank of the river Thames, the lastminute.com London Eye is an iconic part of London’s skyline. At 135 metres, the lastminuite.com London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views in all directions (that’s as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day!).

With mesmerising 360-degree views of the capital, take in London’s most famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. Made up of 32 high-tech glass capsules, a ride on the lastminute.com London Eye takes 30 minutes.

The lastminute.com London Eye Tickets

Choose between a lastminute.com London Eye Standard Ticket or take the opportunity to save time and skip the lines with a Fast Track Ticket!

The lastminute.com London Eye is surrounded by an array of other top London attractions including the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, the London Dungeon, DreamWorks: Shrek’s Adventure! London and Madame Tussaud London. Why not make a day of it and combine your London Eye Ticket with admission to one or all of these other famous attractions? Our More London For Less Passes offer a choice of 2, 3 or 5 attractions - including the lastminute.com London Eye - in one convenient ticket. Even better, you can save up to a whopping 48% compared to the combined price for individual tickets! 

The lastminute.com London Eye's location next to the River Thames lends itself perfectly to combine your lastminute.com London Eye ticket with a sightseeing cruise along London's famous river. Ditch dry land and hop aboard The lastminute.com London Eye River Cruise, which takes you on a tour past the city’s most popular riverside landmarks. The expert guides on board know exactly how to keep visitors entertained whilst bringing the city's history and culture to life. From fun facts about the Millennium bridge and Harry Potter to the history of the Houses of Parliament and many more landmarks. The commentary gives guests facts and laughs to create a unique experience.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for lastminute.com London Eye Tickets

Duration of Visit

  • How long is the lastminute.com London Eye ticket valid for?

    Single-visit lastminute.com London Eye Tickets are only valid for the date and time selected at the time of booking. Multi-attraction More London for Less Passes must be used in full within a 90 day period from the date you visit the first attraction.

  • How long does the lastminute.com London Eye take?

    A full circuit of the lastminute.com London Eye takes around 30 minutes allowing you to take in the 360 degree views

General Information

  • When was the lastminute.com London Eye built?

    The lastminute.com London Eye was built in 1998 by the Architecture Foundation with the Sunday Times. The observation wheel was built as a new London attraction to celebrate the Millennium (originally called the Millennium Wheel).

  • How many pods are there on the lastminute.com London Eye?

    The lastminute.com London Eye has 32 pods, one for each of the city's boroughs and stands at a height of 135m.

  • What can you see from the lastminute.com London Eye?

    It depends on the visibility on the day. On a clear day, you can see most of London landmarks including the River Thames, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Shard.

  • How do you get from Madame Tussauds London from lastminute.com London Eye?

    Madame Tussauds London is by Baker Street and so you can take the Jubilee to Westminster or you can take the Bakerloo line to Embankment with a short walk to the lastminute.com London Eye.

  • Does the lastminute.com London Eye have seats?

    In the pods, there is a bench for people to sit if needed.

  • Does the lastminute.com London Eye light up at night?

    Yes, the capsules stay lit at night. They have also done light shows to mark certain occasions such as Prince William & Kate Middleton's wedding.

  • Is the lastminute.com London Eye a popular attraction?

    Absolutely! With over 3.5 million customers each year, the lastminute.com London Eye is a must-see attraction in London.

  • When is a good time to visit?

    The lastminute.com London Eye is quite busy throughout the year. School holidays and weekends do tend to be busier so it is good to plan your day and try to go earlier. Sunset also is a popular time of day.

  • How many people are allowed in each lastminute.com London Eye capsule?

    Each lastminute.com London Eye pod can fit up to 25 people.

  • Do I need to book lastminute.com London Eye tickets in advance?

    It is best to book your lastminute.com London Eye tickets in advance to avoid longer queuing times.

  • Does the lastminute.com London Eye stop?

    The lastminute.com London Eye is always slowly moving, however they do pause for people with mobility issues or the elderly if needed.

  • Does the London pass cover the lastminute.com London Eye?

    The lastminute.com London Eye is not included on the London Pass.

  • What is the lastminute.com London Eye river cruise?

    On our 6 attraction pass, you can also get alastminute.com London Eye river cruise which is a 45 minute cruise along the Thames taking in some highlights of London. This starts right next to the lastminute.com London Eye.

  • Is there parking at the lastminute.com London Eye?

    There are car parks near the lastminute.com London Eye, the closest being the Q-Park Westminster car park. There are others within walking distance also. Please note the lastminute.com London Eye is within the congestion charge zone.

  • Is there heating/air-con in the lastminute.com London Eye pods?

    The lastminute.com London Eye capsules are enclosed and climate controlled so suitable for all weathers.

  • What attractions are close to the lastminute.com London Eye?

    In the same area as the lastminute.com London Eye, you can also experience the London Dungeon, DreamWorks: Shreks Adventure! London and SEA LIFE London Aquarium. South Bank itself also has lots of places to eat in the area.

  • Are there toilets at the lastminute.com London Eye?

    There are toilets available located in the ticket hall.

  • Can I still visit the lastminute.com London Eye on New Years Eve?

    The lastminute.com London Eye does still run on New Years Eve although it closes earlier due to the fireworks display. You cannot book a pod to watch the display.

  • Can you go on the lastminute.com London Eye if pregnant?

    As the lastminute.com London Eye is a slow moving attraction of 0.6mph, it is suitable for everyone included anyone who is pregnant.

  • Does the lastminute.com London Eye have a glass floor?

    The floor of the capsules are not made of glass but the rest is so you can still get a great view.

  • Is the lastminute.com London Eye Wheelchair accessible?

    Yes the pods are easy to access for wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Opening Information

  • What are the opening times of the lastminute.com London Eye?

    The lastminute.com London Eye is open throughout the year, aside from 2 weeks in January when it closes for maintenance. Times are subject to change so it is best to check before you travel.

  • Does lastminute.com London Eye close?

    There are times when due to health and safety or renovation reasons the lastminute.com London Eye has to close. It is always best to check before you travel to avoid any disappointment.

Location

  • How do you get to the lastminute.com London Eye?

    The lastminute.com London Eye is located on the South Bank overlooking the River Thames (SE1 7PB ). The closest train station is Waterloo and then just a short walk following the signs to the lastminute.com London Eye. You can also take the 77, 211 or 381 buses.

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